WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2001: Re: Abdominal lump?

Re: Abdominal lump?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 21:43:20 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Kerry wrote: >
>I have been suffering with lower right abdominal pain off and on for the
>last 6 months. This pain is worsened by sex or even a pelvic exam (it
>hurts for a day or two afterward and sometimes feels "crampy" or achy).
>It does not seem to follow a particular pattern, although the frequency
>seems to have gotten less after I had been on birth control pills for
>about 4 months. CT scan, bloodwork, etc all normal, although ultrasound
>showed ovaries to be large - on the edge of normal range. The pain is
>sometimes accompanied by bloating and extreme abdominal tenderness. (I
>can't bump up against something without gasping.)
>
>A little over a month ago, I noticed that a particular area just below
>my waist between my belly button and hip bone is VERY tender. I then
>discovered a small lump there, maybe the size of a walnut. I went to
>the Dr. and she didn't seem concerned by the lump - it was probably a
>swollen gland or something. My question is: the lump is still there
>over a month later and a I am still experiencing tenderness. Should I
>be concerned? Should I have it checked again, or is this nothing to be
>concerned about and not connected to my lower abdominal pain? Re: my
>abdominal pain, should I go see a GI doctor since my GYN can't seem to
>figure out what it could be?
>
>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

You didn't say, but have you had a cesarean? THis lump could be endometriosis in the incision. THe other pain sounds alot like endo also.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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